Joseph Smith, husband of Mrs. Victoria (Nowakowska) Smith of 120 Cedar Grove Street, died yesterday at St. Luke's Hospital following a three-year illness.

Born in Miesiencu, Poland, he came to this city 42 years ago. He last was employed as a mill hand in the Soule Mill. He was a member of the Tow Adama Miczkiewicza of the Polish Roman Catholic Union. We was also a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.

Surviving besides his widow are two sons, Stanley and Joseph T. J. both of this city.